Bidadi is a town on the Bengaluru-Mysuru road, about 35 km south-west of central Bengaluru, in what was Ramanagara district, now renamed Bengaluru South district. It is an industrial town, home to large factories including Toyota's car plant, and to the Wonderla amusement park, yet beyond the highway it is still a place of mango orchards, coconut groves and quiet villages. Bidadi is also famous for its thatte idli, the large, flat idlis sold at roadside eateries along the old highway.
For senior living in Bidadi, the attraction is a calm, affordable setting within an hour or so of Bengaluru. Elkin lists one home here, Murali's Home for Senior Citizens, which has cared for elders in the town for more than two decades.
Murali's Home for Senior Citizens
Murali's Home for Senior Citizens opened in 2002 and has been a trusted refuge for older people in Bidadi ever since. It aims to give residents a dignified, caring and homely place to live, with company and security round the clock.
The home offers:
- 24-hour residential care, with staff on duty day and night.
- Adult day care, for seniors who live with family but need care and company while their children are at work.
- Basic medical support, with regular doctor visits, daily medication management and access to hospital services when needed.
- Help with daily life, including personal hygiene, housekeeping and laundry.
- Three nutritious meals a day.
- Company and activities, with indoor games, a library, a prayer room, a common TV area, recreational activities and cultural programmes.
Rooms are clean, comfortable and well ventilated, non-AC, with water heaters, and the building has safety features, CCTV and 24-hour security. Murali's is a simple, warm home rather than a luxury community. It suits seniors who need company and some help, and families who want an affordable home close to Bengaluru. See assisted living in Ramanagara for other options in the district.
Living in Bidadi
- Close to Bengaluru. Bidadi is on the Bengaluru-Mysuru road, so families in Kengeri, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Vijayanagar and much of west Bengaluru can visit without crossing the city. The expressway has made the drive quicker.
- Medical care. Bidadi has local hospitals and clinics for routine needs. For larger emergencies, Rajarajeswari Medical College Hospital on Mysuru Road and Gleneagles BGS Hospital at Kengeri are the nearest big hospitals on the Bengaluru side. Ask the home which one it uses.
- Quieter days. Away from the highway and the industrial area, Bidadi's lanes and orchards are peaceful.
- Outings. The Big Banyan Tree at Kethohalli, Ramanagara's rocky hills and the temples along the highway are all easy trips for visiting family.
Approximate costs in Bidadi
Homes on the outskirts of Bengaluru cost much less than those inside the city. As a rough guide, residential care at a home like this in Bidadi costs about ₹12,000 to ₹25,000 a month with meals and basic care, and residents who need more hands-on help usually pay about ₹20,000 to ₹40,000 a month. Adult day care is usually charged by the day or month. Medicines and hospital visits are extra. These figures are approximate; confirm current fees with the home. Our guide on the daily schedule in assisted living shows what a typical day looks like.
Old age homes and other options near Bidadi
If you searched for an old age home in Bidadi or Ramanagara, compare these nearby options:
- Senior living in Kethohalli, towards Bengaluru near the Big Banyan Tree, with a JSS-run paid old age home.
- Senior living on Kanakapura Road, to the east, with a Lions-run charitable home and retirement communities.
- Assisted living in Ramanagara, for other homes in the district.
- All senior living homes in Bengaluru.
Elkin's advisors can arrange a visit to Murali's Home and help you compare it with homes on the Bengaluru side. Call or WhatsApp +91 95005 10506 (10 AM to 8 PM IST).
